Sarkari Yojana
INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Rural)
About INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Rural)
Widows of any age receive a monthly pension under “INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Rural)”, which the Department of Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, launched in 2006-07. To qualify, a widow must be from a BPL family, live in the district, and not be covered by any other Pension Scheme. Gram Sabhas identify eligible widows, and the Panchayat Secretary pays them the pension on the first date of every month.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Rural), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Her family must fall under the Below Poverty…
Her family must fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
She must be a local resident of a…
She must be a local resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh.
Residence in a rural area is necessary
Residence in a rural area is necessary.
She must not already receive a pension under…
She must not already receive a pension under another Pension Scheme.
Only widows can apply
Only widows can apply. * The Gram Sabha decides who is eligible, and its register is passed by the Panchayat Secretary to the Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO).
Benefits Provided
INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Rural) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Pension Amount:
The Government of Andhra Pradesh will notify the amount payable. Mode of Disbursement: The pension is paid by the Panchayat Secretary in the presence of the Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Members and Office Bearers of the Village Organization. Time of Disbursement: Widows receive the money on the first date of each month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of the applicant's age
Proof of the applicant's age
Certificate of domicile
Certificate of domicile
Below Poverty Line (BPL) certificate
Below Poverty Line (BPL) certificate
Proof that the applicant is a widow
Proof that the applicant is a widow
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Rural) through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Widows who qualify are identified by the Gram Panchayat at its Gram Sabhas. A register of eligible persons is kept by the Panchayat Secretary, who forwards the Gram Sabha's recommending resolution to the Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.